McCarthy Tire acquires Main Tire Exchange

Dec. 4, 2012
Three new NY locations aid in the continuing drive to improve coverage and support for commercial fleets on the eastern seaboard.

Pennsylvania based McCarthy Tire Service Company announced its latest acquisition of Main Tire Exchange Inc. of New York. With this acquisition, McCarthy Tire's operation grows to 43 service centers in 7 states. With a combined experience of over 125 years in the tire industry, both Main Tire and McCarthy Tire have an unparalleled record of quality and service.

"This acquisition will allow us to improve our service coverage area and enhance our relationship with our commercial customers in the New York and northeastern region," says McCarthy Tire President, John McCarthy Jr., "With an exceptional heritage of strong customer service and state-of-the-art service centers, the Main Tire acquisition was a natural choice for growing the McCarthy Tire family." 

The acquisition will see McCarthy Tire take over operations in Main Tire Exchange, Inc.'s 3 commercial tire locations in Buffalo, Dansville and Rochester, New York.

McCarthy Tire Service, Co., Inc. is a 4th generation, family owned business headquartered in the heart of Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania. With this acquisition McCarthy Tire will see its employee number rise to approximately 900 dedicated and highly trained staff on the East Coast. As one of the top 10 largest commercial tire dealers in North America with over 86 years of experience, McCarthy Tire is committed to supplying the most cost effective products and services to the transportation industry.

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